Reeves Journal articles from June 2004

Reeves Journal archives from June 2004

The Total Service Plumber.(Pipeline)
June 1, 2004... It's been said that perception is reality. That may be a debatable point. But most people will agree that how the public perceives the plumber determines the nature of the client/plumber relationship. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Plumbers...

Public entities have to play fair.(Legal Corner)
June 1, 2004... This is a case that deals with a public work bid withdrawal. The court interpreted a doctrine called "estoppel" against a public entity in this bid withdrawal situation. Estoppel is rarely allowed against public entities. In this case, however,...

Charly Mitchel meets with EPA.(News Connection)(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Charly Mitchel, president of Mitchel Plumbing in Tacoma, Wash., represented the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC-NA) at a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stakeholder meeting on market enhancements for...

ISH North America to include engineering trade show.(News Connection)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The 2004 ISH North America trade show in Boston will be co-located with the New England Plant Engineering and Facilities Management Show and Conference. The shows will run concurrently on Oct. 14 and 15 in Boston at the Boston Convention and...

Arizona apprentices "rebuild" homes.(News Connection)(The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Arizona )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Arizona (PHCCAZ) Apprenticeship Services, through a partnership with the Rebuilding Together volunteer organization, took part in the "rebuilding" of the Corbett neighborhood in Tucson, Ariz., where...

QSC forms alliance for Web-based training.(News Connection)(ePerformance Learning)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Quality Service Contractors (QSC) announced it has formed an alliance with ePerformance Learning (EPL) for Residential to offer a new and expanded Web-based advanced training and education program that complements the existing online training...

CBIA sponsors bills to reduce lawsuits.(News Connection)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Two bills sponsored by the California Building Industry Association (CBIA) in the state legislature could reduce the number of construction defect lawsuits in California, where many specialty contractors (such as plumbers) have seen their...

Application deadlines loom for grants, loans and scholarships.(News Connection)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... A deadline of July 1 for submitting applications is in effect for many available college scholarships, education expense grants and educational loans offered through the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC-NA)...

IFMA survey reveals importance of restrooms.(News Connection)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Besides a building's entrance, restrooms have the greatest potential to negatively influence visitors' impressions of a facility, according to a recent survey of facility managers. The survey of International Facility Management Association...

Calendar.(Calendar)
June 1, 2004... July 22-24, 2004 Quality Service Contractors Power Meeting XXI Renaissance Parc 55 San Francisco www.qsc-phcc.org 800/533-7694 Oct. 12-16, 2004 Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association...

PHCC of California, Service Roundtable announce partnership.(NewsBriefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) of California announced its endorsement of the Service Roundtable, one of the world's largest and fastest growing private contractor groups, and the Service Roundtable reciprocated the...

QSC golf tourney raises money for youth charity.(NewsBriefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Quality Service Contractors (QSC) members braved the elements-rain, wind and cold-in a charity golf tournament in Scottsdale, Ariz., that raised more than $6,000 for a Texas-based organization that assists physically challenged children and...

APHCC of Texas awards $12,000 in scholarships.(NewsBriefs)(Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (APHCC) of Texas Charitable and Educational Foundation reported that it awarded a total of $12,000 in scholarships to 12 students for 2004-2005. The $1,000 scholarships were awarded on the...

Briggs launches Vacuity micro Web site.(NewsBriefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Briggs Plumbing Products announced the launch of its new-and-improved micro Web site that the company hopes will serve as a useful tool for consumers to learn about its Vacuity series. The site (www.briggsvacuity.com) includes an animated...

REHAU presents Skill Builders classes.(NewsBriefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... REHAU announced its 2004 schedule of Skill Builders radiant heating and advanced training classes offered through its REHAU Academy, including a basic training class Nov. 10-12 in Seattle. The three-day basic training course, conducted by...

Dickie McCurdy.(People)(MMM Plumbing, Heating, & Air in Amarillo)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Dickie McCurdy, owner of MMM Plumbing, Heating, & Air in Amarillo, Texas, was elected chairman of the Construction Contractors Alliance (CCA), an enhanced service group of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association. McCurdy,...

Delta Faucet Company.(People)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Delta Faucet Company announced that Sal Parente has been named the director of new construction. Parente will be a part of the trade channel development team and will be responsible for overseeing the entire residential new construction...

Bradford White Corporation.(People)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Bradford White Corporation announced the retirement of Chuck H. Cook, who finished the final 18 years of his 29 years of employment with the company as internal sales manager. Previously, Cook also held the positions of regional sales manager...

Apprentice of the month.(News Connection)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Name: Aaron Douglas [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Employer: Trautman & Shreve, Denver, Colo. Program: Currently in his fourth year of the Denver Plumbers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program; will graduate in 2005 ...

Getting through the advertising clutter.(Marketing Mechanics)
June 1, 2004... We are constantly bombarded with advertising messages. Television and ratio ads are becoming less effective. We're tuning them out and we now have Tivo to help. How do you get through the clutter and get your message heard? You've got to get...

Deep in the heart of Texas: licensing and insurance issues appear from time to time, but the state is poised for growth.(State Lines)
June 1, 2004... Plumbing contractors in the Lone Star state these days have to deal with lawyers and lawmakers who focus heavily on a specific issue for awhile, then move on to the next one. Greg Bolin, owner of Bolin Plumbing in San Antonio, said the most...

Technology and the western plumber: leading contractors in the western states talk about the technologies that are changing their business.
June 1, 2004... Technology is a funny thing. On the one hand, advancing technology of every stripe affects almost every aspect of our daily lives. Certain advanced technologies have become so ingrained in our consciousness that they have become almost...

Contractor service groups: helping the plumber be all he can be ...(Service Groups)(Construction Contractors' Alliance, Nexstar Network Inc)
June 1, 2004... Running a plumbing contracting business is no easy job. The challenges of daily, monthly and yearly operations are varied and never-ending. But you don't have to climb that mountain alone. There are several contractor service groups that can...

Today's water coolers, tomorrow's water: the water cooler hasn't always been a part of the American landscape. The technology was first developed in the early 1900s in order to provide pure, disease-free drinking water to the public. Today, the market for water coolers is an integral part of the full architectural makeup of a facility.(Water Coolers)
June 1, 2004... New Construction and Replacement According to Jack Krecek, VP & general manager of water cooler products for ELKAY and Halsey/Taylor brands, there are two market segments: new construction and replacement. "Markets were driven in the 1990s...

Driving your rates down: nine quick strategies for lowering your auto insurance costs.(Business Strategies)
June 1, 2004... As the owner of a contracting company, you're most concerned with three types of insurance-general liability, auto, and workers' compensation. In the previous installment of this series, we looked at six strategies for lowering your costs and...

Evaluating service tech productivity (part VI): criteria for a service technician's annual review.(Service Sense)
June 1, 2004... The last five articles have dealt with measuring and increasing technician productivity. This month we want to shift our emphasis a bit to the end of the year. It's time for our service technician's annual review. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Due diligence.(Executive Briefcase)
June 1, 2004... Due diligence is usually used to describe the process of analysis that a company goes through before a merger or acquisition. But I would suggest doing some degree of due diligence before entering into ANY business relationship, whether it be a...

The PHC contractor's ultimate success group: a low $50 monthly price point without a long-term commitment and outstanding sales, marketing, and business tools have vaulted the Service Roundtable to the top of the heap of PHC contractor business success groups.(Business Success)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Two years ago a group of leading contractors met to create a solution to a host of industry problems, such as low contractor sales and profitability, a shortage of skilled labor, and a poor consumer image of the service trades. The result was...

Multiple-outlet showers: first considerations make all the difference.(TechTopic)
June 1, 2004... In the last 15 years multiple-outlet showers, or "custom showers" as they are most commonly referred to, have consistently gained in consumer awareness as designers and manufacturers promote the concept. Homeowners at all levels are eager for...

Spring deadlines for best deals on wheels.(Vehicle Maintenance)
June 1, 2004... Although conventional wisdom dictates that if you want to get the best price on an item, wait until the item is no longer "brand new," this may not be the best advice for companies with small- to mid-size fleets. With cut-off dates rapidly...

Hands-free water cooler.(NewProducts)
June 1, 2004... Halsey Taylor offers a wide array of hands-free water coolers, including the sophisticated OVL-II(tm) SEREE-Q Bi-Level model shown here. The electronic eye water control features a built-in time delay to avoid actuation from passers-by. For...

Rooter.(NewProducts)
June 1, 2004... The SpeedRooter 91 blends rugged reliability with optimal ease of use. The durable design features a braced frame at key stress points, a drum-supported front and rear for longer bearing wear, and FlexiCore cable (the industry standard for...

Bathtub.(NewProducts)
June 1, 2004... The lightweight Gibraltar bathtub is available in eight different models and is manufactured using a revolutionary new core material, EnduroCAST, identical to what the automotive industry uses for crash protection. It provides all the...

Universal slider bracket.(NewProducts)
June 1, 2004... The USB Power Bar takes the easy-to-use universal slider bracket to a new level of strength and versatility. The new stronger product is the perfect solution for securing tub/shower valves, shower risers or tub drops, and virtually any water...

Plumbing systems.(NewProducts)
June 1, 2004... Zurn One Systems is a complete line of plumbing fixtures and fittings for the commercial and institutional construction market. This product offering includes floor- and wall-mounted water closets, flush valves, countertop- and wall-mounted...

Water closet carriers.(NewProducts)
June 1, 2004... The Industry Standard compression seal water closet carriers feature an innovative compression seal design that eliminates leak problems commonly associated with traditional threaded O-ring seal carriers. Leaking carriers can also trigger...

Torque wrenches.(NewProducts)
June 1, 2004... The T-torque handle (manual) comes with a T-handle with a comfort-fit handle that features a replaceable socket and a unique locking collar that allows this style to be used as an untorqued snug-up or back-off tool as well as a standard torque...

Torch/organizer.(NewProducts)
June 1, 2004... TankMate is the all-in-one torch, hose, flint striker (spark lighter), eye goggle/face shield and gas valve wrench/key organizing tool specifically designed for the plumbing, welding, and HVAC/R industries. Model # B-1 is designed to hook...

Thermostatic valve.(NewProducts)
June 1, 2004... Customers who invest in the company's thermostatic valve shower package can experience the luxury of stepping into their morning showers and being instantly deluged with warm soothing water at the exact temperature of their choosing. There is...

Isolation flow control flange.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Check-Trol is a new isolation flow control flange that combines the features of a flow control valve, an isolation valve and a companion flange in a single valve. This three-in-one innovation offers multiple benefits such as delivering...

Tool bucket.(NewProducts)
June 1, 2004... The manufacturer introduces its new versatile and compact Tool Tote with shoulder strap as an alternative to a tool belt. Constructed of rugged, double-layered polyester to resist wear-and-tear on the job site, the oval-shaped tool bucket...

Band saw blades.(NewProducts)(M.K.MORSE)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The manufacturer announces the addition of 2-5/8- and 3-inch-wide bimetal band saw blades to its line of Independence high-production blades. This new wide band combines a high-speed steel edge wire and special positive rake tooth geometry to...

Sensor faucet.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The new S-6080 line of Ultra-Sense sensor faucets incorporates the durability and reliability of the original Ultra-Sense models by using positive sensitive detection (PSD), an advanced form of photoelectronics technology that eliminates the...

Hole saw.(NewProducts)(Matrix Xtreme)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... This new hole saw cuts up to 12-1/2-inch diameter holes quickly and easily. The manufacturer reports that it is the only saw that can be field used to cut perfectly round holes larger than 6 inches in diameter. Each saw is built with a strong...

Test plug.(NewProducts)
June 1, 2004... The Plug-N-Stub is the first test plug to temporarily seal the open hub of a plastic DWV fitting. A unique stainless steel "pinch" ring prevents blowouts at pressures up to 25 psi. The extended body provides thorough floor and wall penetration...

Grips.(NewProducts)(King Innovation)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... New King grips and wire mesh grips for pipe pulling and boring pull-backs are available from the manufacturer. King grips offer easy coupling and quick release, saving time and money. The rugged long-lasting design provides trouble-free...

Forecasting software.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Project Forecast is the company's newest software application that predicts profit or loss on a project before it occurs. This software was designed to eliminate the guesswork involved in tracking project status and allows specialty contractors...

Retrofit Flushometer.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The new G2 Optima Plus battery-powered Flushometer Retrofit Kit, which combines advanced electronics with a new sleek hi-tech appearance, is now available. This kit incorporates the company's patented isolated operator, which provides reliable...

Radiant heat panel.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Plumbing and building contractors are able to simplify installations of radiant heat systems with this compact, modular, wall-mounted control panel that offers flexibility for managing one- to four-zone control over an area of up to 2,500...

Drill bit sharpener.(NewProducts)(Professional Tool Mfg.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Drill Doctor 300 provides the sharpening power needed to restore dull drill bits and keep on working. It comes with a powerful 20,000-rpm motor, a long-lasting user-replaceable diamond-sharpening wheel, a clear access cover and a six-foot...

Spade bits.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... This new line of spade bits, sometimes known as paddle, flat and/or butterfly bits, boasts the company's RapidFeed tip. Similar to the screw tip of an auger bit, the RapidFeed design helps to pull the bit through the wood. T bit cuts up to...

Scale remover.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The ScaleBlaster is a revolutionary product that eliminates the formation of limescale deposits in water pipes, cooling towers and boilers without the need of chemicals, salts or maintenance. The integrated circuitry system produces a unique...

Composite sinks.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The company's anthology of composite sinks is now available in the United States. The ROK and Quartz collections are famous abroad for their real stone appearance. The ROK line is made from 70 percent silica stone and 30 percent acrylic to give...

Pressure transmitter.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The manufacturer has added a differential pressure transmitter to its 831 series of cost-effective, fixed-range pressure transmitters. The Model 831 D is an all 316L stainless steel transmitter that is designed to provide years of stable...

Internet marketplace.
June 1, 2004... Please visit the Web sites listed here for information on the following products: Associations Copper Develop. Assoc. www.copper.org Plumbing HVAC.com www.plumbingHVAC.com Baths/Bathtubs Plumbing.com ...